Indian Premier League (IPL) fans have always been enthusiastic and are already looking toward the 2025 mega auction. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is also contemplating hosting the auction somewhere else outside India, though the most plausible scenario seems to be UAE. The event might take place out of India as there has been a trend of hosting massive IPL tournaments to places with gigantic fan bases and good infrastructure. The preference is going to go to the UAE, since that place has been successful in hosting previous Indian Premier League seasons. There are options like Muscat and Doha, but the UAE is favored due to its experience with the IPL. IPL 2025 Auction: Potential Dates and Venue Arrangements The officials of BCCI have cited that it can happen in mid-November and mid-December. But the dates to the IPL 2025 mega auction are yet to be finalized. The two-day event will likely take place either from November 16-17 or between December 15-20. The Board is addressing logistical issues so that everything goes out without any hassle for the players, team owners, and broadcasters, said a source close to the BCCI. “The operations team is looking at logistical challenges, and they are assessing the best possible date for the event. We hope to finalize the dates in the coming weeks, and an official announcement will be made shortly.” Also Read | Coach Ricky Ponting Assures Fans of a Revamped Punjab Kings in IPL 2025 This is not a new affair to conduct the auction overseas. The UAE has conducted the 2021 IPL season and other auctions in its precincts, which has enabled it to demonstrate its proficiency in hosting high-level cricketing events. Since the IPL is thriving worldwide, conducting the auction in the UAE will facilitate their cause in international presence. IPL teams are getting worked up as the auction approaches and are bothered about the retention policy. While the BCCI had assured to be able to provide the updated retention guidelines by August 2024, so far, the governing body hasn't released any official details on the matter. Also Read | IPL 2025 Auction: 3 Players Who Might Break the Highest Bid Ever!